Match Report


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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Stadio Renato Curi where Perugia play host to Vicenza. A crowd of 8,422 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Perugia and Vicenza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Christian Grabbi.


0.00
The first half starts with Vicenza kicking off!
2.07
Michele Malagò threads a neat ball through to Samuele Fabris. Samuele Fabris tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Cleto Maresca comfortably smothers it!
6.09
Michele Malagò threads a neat ball through to Jose Carrasco. Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward. Giampiero Turato controls it well on his chest. Giampiero Turato lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
8.53
Sebastian Zamora clumsily knocks into Sandro Di Dio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sandro Di Dio stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
Scott Armstrong makes a simple pass to Alec Brady. Alec Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.25
Lorenzo Zanutta knocks the ball forward to Menno Van Vliet. Menno Van Vliet finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
15.43
Craig Caldwell brings the ball forward. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.25
Giampiero Turato threads a neat ball through to Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
18.36
Samuele Sullo knocks the ball to his team mate, Menno Van Vliet. Menno Van Vliet lofts in a cross ball towards Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Cleto Maresca.
19.47
Corner kick to Vicenza. Lorenzo Zanutta plays it out to the edge of the box. Valentino Bosi reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
20.47
Aladino Margiotta knocks the ball forward to Samuele Fabris. Samuele Fabris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cleto Maresca who gathers it comfortably.
26.36
Michele Malagò knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Turato. Giampiero Turato knocks in a cross ball towards Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta rises majestically and gets a header on goal but is denied by Maurizio Cossato. Excellent block.
27.58
Vicenza are dictating the run of play here today.
28.45
Michele Malagò makes a simple pass to Aladino Margiotta. With some swift thinking, Aladino Margiotta plays the ball forward to Menno Van Vliet who has made a great run into the box. Menno Van Vliet rockets a shot on goal. Cleto Maresca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.57
Perugia have made a substitution with Alessandro Carbone replacing Enrico Bonadei .
34.47
Felice Franchi flicks a high pass forward. Craig Caldwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Zamora. Sebastian Zamora flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
38.38
Craig Caldwell comes in with a late challenge on Giampiero Turato. The referee calls over Craig Caldwell and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Turato runs off the knock.
39.56
Michele Malagò passes the ball forward to Giampiero Turato. With some swift thinking, Giampiero Turato plays the ball forward to Samuele Sullo. Samuele Sullo plays a scrappy one-two with Menno Van Vliet and advances towards the goal... Samuele Sullo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.49
Maurizio Cossato darts forward. Maurizio Cossato flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Zamora holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Zamora knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Dibi who gathers it comfortably.
44.20
Sandro Di Dio makes a beautiful solo run. Sandro Di Dio knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Fabris. Samuele Fabris outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Perugia have changed their lineup with Carlos Garrido replacing Alec Brady and Anselmo Ottofaro replacing Valentino Bosi. Vicenza appear unchanged since the first half. The Perugia players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Perugia get the second half underway!
47.40
Scott Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Scott Armstrong threads a neat, attacking ball through to Sebastian Zamora. Sebastian Zamora rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.13
Lorenzo Zanutta threads a neat ball through to Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.49
Maurizio Cossato flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Armstrong. Scott Armstrong surges forward with the ball. Scott Armstrong plays a scrappy one-two with Sebastian Zamora and advances towards the goal... Scott Armstrong shoots from just inside the box. Kevin Dibi is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.42
Sandro Di Dio sees Giampiero Turato in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giampiero Turato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Samuele Sullo. Samuele Sullo shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
61.18
With imagination, Michele Malagò plays the ball forward to Giampiero Turato. Giampiero Turato flicks a high pass forward. Menno Van Vliet holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Menno Van Vliet controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.12
Giampiero Turato chips the ball to his team mate, Menno Van Vliet. Menno Van Vliet edges inside the box! Menno Van Vliet cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.09
Jose Carrasco flicks a high pass forward to Giampiero Turato who brings the ball under control. Giampiero Turato flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Fabris collects the pass. Samuele Fabris runs straight at the defence! Samuele Fabris looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Cleto Maresca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.37
Samuele Sullo flicks the ball to his team mate, Aladino Margiotta. Aladino Margiotta lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Fabris. Samuele Fabris flicks the ball with his head. Cleto Maresca picks it out of the air!
87.10
Maurizio Cossato makes a simple pass to Alessandro Di Michele. Alessandro Di Michele edges inside the box! Alessandro Di Michele takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Sandro Di Dio flicks a high pass forward. Michele Malagò collects the pass. Michele Malagò threads a neat ball through to Giorgio Pinato. Giorgio Pinato sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
32.9%
67.1%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Armstrong of Perugia

Match Ratings